Thought Bistro Podcast Podcast

Thought Bistro Podcast

Vishrut and Akhil
Welcome to Thought Bistro! We work with founders to bring their stories to the world, exploring their past, present, and different possible futures. Our channel showcases companies and their stories, delving into the issues they tackle and the communities they serve. Come along for the ride as we explore different possible futures for the showcased companies, one where they get the capital they may be looking for and another where they don't. We strive to provide courage, courage to take the leap by displaying the courage of these incredible people, come along for the ride!
One Billion Reasons to Rethink Your Pad Choice in India
In this episode, we have a candid and eye-opening conversation with Avisha Jhunjhunwala, the founder of Nushu Period Underwear, a company that is revolutionizing the way women manage their periods. Nushu Period Underwear makes reusable and comfortable period products that are designed by women, for women. We learn about the environmental and social benefits of switching to reusable period products, which can help reduce the massive amount of waste generated by disposable pads and tampons. Did you know that over 1 billion pads are thrown into landfill every month, and that most of them contain harmful chemicals and plastics? We also discuss the challenges and opportunities of changing the mindset of women who have been using products that were designed by men for decades, and how Nushu Period Underwear is empowering women to embrace their natural cycle and feel confident and comfortable during their periods. Tune in to hear the inspiring story of how Nushu Period Underwear is making a difference for the planet and for women everywhere. You don’t want to miss this episode! Chapters 00:00 Intro 2:40 The Period Problem 5:06 Men Wanting to Learn 8:41 CONFUSION 11:06 Brand Loyalty and Market Saturation 12:49 Why do we feel awkward 15:33 What do the people think? 16:40 the sales pitch 18:34 Lasting for 2 years 22:01 Why does this not exist already? 27:16 Is it even hygienic? 32:14 More on Periods! 32:36 More about Avisha 36:17 All 3 of us are Boarding school people 37:24 How did your family react? 43:36 Our First Cold Outreach! (Reach out Guys) 45:11 Turning the Tables 50:18 Our Final Question
Dec 18, 2023
51 min
SCALE your Startup in India
In this episode, we talk to Qudir Ansari, the founder of two innovative startups that are using technology to provide better healthcare solutions for people. SigiloTech is a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies and services, offering scalable solutions for companies of all sizes. DiagnoEasy is a platform that enables users to book diagnostic tests, doctor consultations, and health packages from the comfort of their homes. We discuss their journey, challenges, vision, and future plans for their ventures and their impact on India's future. Tune in to learn more about how SigiloTech and DiagnoEasy are revolutionizing the healthcare industry with technology. https://www.sigilotech.com/ https://diagnoeasy.com/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 3:31 The Skills needed to challenge the Status Quo 6:57 Learn to Build, Sell and ... 10:17 3 differences between different customer groups 12:25 2 Ways a business makes money 14:42 What excuses are left? 17:11 Norway 21:00 What exactly is Sigliotech 23:10 how to platform for different kinds of businesses 26:42 Case Study 31:17 Recruitment issues 32:30 What do you look for in an employee 35:15 Tech vs Non-Tech People 39:42 What is the Uber for Doctors 43:30 What would you do with funding? 45:30 More about Diagnoeasy 49:00 We need more doctors in the world (COVID 19) 51:04 We need some major changes in India 54:10 How are you getting doctors on board 59:50 Last Guests Question Have an Idea for a business with this founder? Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2
Dec 17, 2023
1 hr 2 min
SHOCKING way of Spending Money to Earn GOLD??
In this video, we talk to Abadur Rahman Siddiqi, the founder of Fint, a startup that offers credit card-like rewards on UPI-based transactions in India. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of the fintech sector, the benefits and drawbacks of credit cards, and the working of UPI transactions. We also learn how fint is creating a loyal customer base and generating revenue from its innovative business model. If you are interested in learning more about the future of payments and rewards, this video is for you.
Dec 16, 2023
1 hr 7 min
YOUR Shoes are KILLING the Planet?
In this episode, we talk to the founders of Jutaji, a company that is on a mission to make fully biodegradable and zero waste shoes. Jutaji is not just a shoe brand, but a movement that aims to inspire people to live more sustainably and reduce their environmental impact. Jutaji shoes are made from natural materials, and they can be composted at the end of their life cycle. Jutaji also uses minimal packaging and carbon-neutral shipping to ensure that their products leave no trace on the planet. We ask the founders about their vision, their challenges, and their advice for anyone who wants to join the green revolution. We also get to see some of their amazing designs and learn how they are changing the footwear industry for the better. If you care about the planet and want to support a company that is making a difference, watch this episode and check out Jutaji’s website. You will be amazed by what they are doing and how you can be a part of it.
Dec 16, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Challenging the Taboo: Menstruation and Sexuality for Indian Women
In this episode, we talk to Purvi Tanwani, the founder of Anahat For Change Foundation, a social enterprise that aims to educate women in India about menstrual hygiene and sexual health. Purvi shares her journey of starting Anahat, the challenges she faced, and the impact she has made. She also tells us how Anahat is creating employment opportunities for women by enabling them to produce period-friendly goods, such as sanitary pads, menstrual cups, and underwear. Purvi explains how Anahat is tackling the stigma and myths around menstruation that are rooted in religion and culture, and how she is changing the perception of women’s purity and dignity. Purvi also gives us some insights into the state of women’s health and rights in India, and what we can do to support her cause. This is a powerful and inspiring conversation that you don’t want to miss. Tune in and join us in breaking the taboo! Website: anahatngo.org Would you like to be a part of something bigger? Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2 Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:55 Working In Rural and Remote India 08:25 A Lot Of the Data is Bogus 10:15 Why do we Need to Discuss Periods? 16:37 Understanding and Tackling Stigma in India 24:10 Children and Sexual Health, How To? 31:10 Innocense lost 34:27 Educating your Kids 37:31 Media, Actors, Bollywood's Impact 41:26 Patriarchy and it's Wrath 51:07 Lost in Translation 59:45 Our Little Bubble 1:03:50 How Big Industrials can Impact Change 1:07:00 How To Find You 1:10:54 Final Question
Dec 16, 2023
1 hr 17 min
Future of Food: Sous Vide and Automation Redefining Gourmet!
Have you ever wondered how you can enjoy gourmet food at home without spending too much time or money? If so, you will love this episode, where we talk to Nidhir and Anish, the co-founders of BTR Kitchen, a tech-enabled platform that transforms spare kitchen space in restaurants into mini-factories for home delivery. They reveal how they use sous vide methods and fully automated cooking to create mouth-watering burgers and sandwiches that are healthier and tastier than the other options. They also share their vision of the future of food and how they ensure consistency and quality in every order. You will learn about the benefits of sous vide cooking, the challenges of scaling a tech-based food business, and the secrets of making the best burgers and sandwiches ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover this innovative and delicious venture! Have an Idea for a business with this founder? Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2
Nov 22, 2023
1 hr 9 min
You Need to Travel to East India NOW!!
In this episode, we talk to Jaydeep, the founder of Say Rooms and Homes, a homestay company that specializes in the eastern side of India. He shares his vision of promoting the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of this region, and how his company is creating a network of local hosts and travellers who want to experience the authentic and diverse aspects of East India. Have an Idea for a business with this founder? His homestay company is transforming the way people travel to the eastern side of India. He reveals the challenges and opportunities of operating in this region, and how he is empowering the local communities and showcasing their unique stories, traditions, and attractions to the world. https://www.linkedin.com/company/say-rooms/?originalSubdomain=se E-mail id: [email protected] Contact No.: +91 96748 27417 Chapters 00:00 Intro 7:04 COVID 19 10:47 Irrelevance of Life 15:20 North East is Neglected 24:41 How to Change Perception 32:12 Chak De India 32:58 Accessibility 34:00 Deep Dive into Say 44:15 Market Size 47:00 What would you do with 2 Million Dollars 50:25 How do you make Money? 53:50 How do we find you? 57:40 Political Drama 1:03:06 Final Question Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2
Nov 22, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Unveiling the Divide: The Distance Between You and Yourself
Do you want to learn how to use sound and meditation to enhance your mental health? If so, you will enjoy listening to our conversation with Lakshya Mittal, the founder of Awaaz, a platform that helps people achieve inner peace and happiness through sound and vibration. Lakshya is an expert on how sound and vibration can influence our mood, energy, and well-being. He explains how we can use sound to change our brainwaves, relax our nervous system, and balance our emotions. He also reveals how we can shift our perspective on happiness and find joy in every moment of life. Lakshya teaches us how to meditate effectively and use sound as a tool to access deeper states of consciousness. He shares his personal journey of overcoming depression and anxiety, and how he discovered the power of sound and meditation to transform his life. He also talks about the ultimate reality of existence and how we can use it as a motivation to live more fully and authentically. This episode is full of wisdom and inspiration for anyone who wants to improve their mental health and well-being through sound and meditation. Tune in and discover how you can use sound and vibration to create harmony in your mind, body, and soul. Chapters 00:00 Intro 2:42 Letting it out 5:40 Who are you? 10:02 Fifa 14:48 Entrepreneurial Bug 16:38 Brain Waves and Ancient Knowledge 19:31 Cynicism, Non-Believer and Feelings 27:11 "I'll ask you one question" (Friend) 34:48 Cameras looking Inwards 44:11 Gita, your Journey 45:54 What Calms me down? 51:42 Stimulii 54:14 Ego and Existence 55:07 How do we find you? 56:58 Numerology, Astrology and Vibrations 1:06:48 Last Guests Question Have an Idea for a business with this founder? Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2
Nov 21, 2023
1 hr 8 min
You Don't Wanna Miss These Investment Opportunities!
In this episode, we talk to Abhishek, the founder of Altius Investech, India’s leading platform for buying and selling unlisted, pre-IPO and privately held shares. He shares his insights on how to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in the alternative asset space, how to access liquidity and exit options, and how to navigate the regulatory and compliance aspects of this market. He also tells us about his journey of building Altius Investech from scratch, the challenges he faced, and the vision he has for the future of the platform. If you are interested in exploring the world of unlisted shares and diversifying your portfolio, this episode is for you. You will learn how to invest in low risk high reward assets that are not used by the common investor because they don’t know about them or how to access them. This is a rare opportunity to get an insider’s perspective on this emerging and lucrative market. https://altiusinvestech.com/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:43 Right Kind of Investments 4:04 Low Risk High Return 11:54 Debt Tools 13:30 Alternate Asset Class (Pre IPO) 23:39 What is the Risk in Pre IPO 28:02 Who can Invest? (Accredited Investor) 30:34 Secondary Market 33:54 How To Value These Investments 42:37 Should there be more Financial Education? 47:44 Futures and Options 50:25 Decentralized Stock Markets (Pt 1) 52:04 Desensitization towards Warnings 55:05 Decentralized Stock Markets (Pt 2) 1:00:42 When to Sell? 1:03:29 Securitizing Paintings, Gold, Real Estate and More 1:15:15 Financials 1:16:18 How Can I Get Started? 1:16:56 Promo Code (Coming Soon) 1:17:10 Last Guests Question Have an Idea for a business with this founder? Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2
Nov 20, 2023
1 hr 20 min
The Dark Secret of Interest Rates: Protect Your Wallet Now
Interest rates are one of the most important factors that influence the economy. They affect everything from inflation and employment to investments and infrastructure. In this episode, we have Abhishek Kanodia take a global look at how interest rates work and how they are determined by government policies and central banks. We compare and contrast the economic situations of different countries, such as the U.S. and India, and how their debt and spending choices can have positive or negative consequences. We also explain the difference between fiscal and infrastructure spending and how they can stimulate or hinder economic growth. Whether you are an investor, a business owner, or a curious learner, this episode will help you understand the complex and fascinating world of interest rates and their impact on the economy and on your life. https://altiusinvestech.com/index Chapters 00:00 Intro 0:52 What are Interest Rates and why are they Increasing? 2:48 Should the Government have control on Interest Rates? 4:22 Borrowers vs Lenders, Favouring the Wealthy? 6:30 Effect on businesses and consumers 8:21 The big contradiction 11:25 Long Term Growth vs Short Term Stability 13:50 Debt To GDP 16:19 Rising Interest Rates and Investors 21:04 Effects on Average Joe and the Job Market 23:44 Mitigating the risk Have an Idea for a business with this founder? Get in the comments below or head to: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtBistro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethoughtbistropodcast/ Also on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMA4Vrn9quC1pBHzjgKUW Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1660076807?mt=2
Nov 19, 2023
24 min
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